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Piperonal

Pipˊer-o′nal

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Noun.
(Chem.)
A white crystalline substance obtained by oxidation of piperic acid, and regarded as a complex aldehyde.

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piperonal

piperonal

English

Noun

piperonal (uncountable)

  1. A white crystalline powder with a floral odour, used in perfume
  2. (chemistry) The methylene ether of 3,4 dihydroxy benzaldehyde; having a melting point of 37°C and boiling point of 263°C